Julián Álvarez is closing in on a blockbuster move to Barcelona as deep-rooted friction behind the scenes has prompted the Argentine forward to seek an early exit from Atlético Madrid. Barcelona is on the precipice of securing a marquee transfer for Julián Álvarez, a player the Catalan giants have aggressively pursued for over a year. The Argentine forward has reportedly made the definitive decision to cut his time short at Atlético Madrid after a two-year stint, despite being under a lucrative contract that runs through June 2030. What originally looked like the foundation for a legendary partnership between Álvarez and Los Colchoneros is unraveling at stunning speed. A cocktail of intense transfer speculation and controversial management decisions from the board has permanently fractured a relationship that is now set to dissolve years ahead of schedule. According to prominent Spanish journalist Rubén Uría, Álvarez and his agent, Fernando Hidalgo, held a pivotal meeting in February with Atlético Madrid majority owner Miguel Ángel Gil Marín. During the discussion, club hierarchy explicitly informed the Argentine that if he intended to force a move to Barcelona, they would accept it, though they preferred he stay. However, what deeply alienated the World Cup-winning forward and his inner circle was the immediate leaking of that private conversation to the Spanish media. The strategic leak subjected Álvarez to intense backlash from the Atlético fan base and left him facing uncomfortable, unrelenting questions during every public media appearance. Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring a goal for Atletico de Madrid. (Getty Images) Further complicating the matter is a broken financial promise. The Atlético Madrid board had previously pledged a significant salary increase to Álvarez that never materialized. While the club recently attempted to smooth things over by offering an improved contract extension through 2031, Álvarez flatly rejected the proposal. His focus is now entirely fixed on leaving the Metropolitano, with the Camp Nou established as his preferred destination. Who could replace Julián Álvarez? With Álvarez’s departure practically a formality, Atlético Madrid is wasting no time drawing up plans to reshape its frontline. Alexander Sorloth is internally viewed as the immediate replacement, but the Norwegian striker’s own future remains highly volatile. According to reporting from Mundo Deportivo, Sorloth is a top target for a host of European suitors, including Everton, Fenerbahce, Juventus, and AC Milan. If both marquee forwards are sold, the cash windfall would provide Diego Simeone with an enormous war chest to land a truly world-class No. 9. Topping that wishlist is Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martínez, a long-standing dream signing for the Atlético board, as confirmed by Spanish insider Miguel Ángel Méndez of RNE Deportes. While pryingly loosening Martínez away from the reigning Serie A champions will be an incredibly complex operation, an undeniable astronomical offer could unlock negotiations. To supplement the attack, Atlético is also actively monitoring Paris Saint-Germain duo Kang-In Lee and Goncalo Ramos, both of whom have struggled to secure consistent starting roles under Luis Enrique and could be available on favorable terms.
Despite numerous injuries, Juventus are pushing to secure the contract renewal of Dušan Vlahović. However, the Serbian striker is reportedly moving closer to Chelsea at the request of Xabi Alonso, amid links between João Pedro and FC Barcelona. Dušan Vlahović is not coming off his best season in Serie A. After suffering four injuries throughout the season, he missed numerous matches, leaving him with only 1,162 minutes played. Despite this, Juventus are pushing to renew his contract and make him their starting striker. However, the Serbian forward is reportedly moving closer to Chelsea at the explicit request of Xabi Alonso. With this, rumors linking João Pedro with Barcelona are gaining momentum. According to Fabrizio Patania via Corriere dello Sport, contacts between Dušan Vlahović and Juventus are not progressing as expected, as the failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League is generating doubts for the player. In addition, the 26-year-old star is reportedly moving closer to Chelsea, as he was seen in London and would be an explicit request from Xabi Alonso. With this, the Serbian star would be the starting striker for the 2026–27 season. Amid his injuries, Dušan Vlahović has still proven to be a highly efficient goalscorer. After playing 23 matches for the Juventus, he has scored 10 goals and provided two assists. Despite his physical issues, the Serbian forward is coming off two consecutive seasons with more than 17 goals. Under Xabi Alonso, he could unlock his best version, aiming to replicate the impact of Victor Boniface at Bayer Leverkusen, as they have a similar profile. If the Blues are already pursuing a striker such as Vlahović or Osimhen, João Pedro may no longer have his starting role guaranteed. Following this, the 24-year-old striker could push for a move to Barcelona, despite Chelsea reportedly considering him untouchable. Since he is not a physical striker preferred by Xabi Alonso, he could be forced to play as a winger, potentially leading him to push for an exit if he no longer feels central to the sporting project. Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus celebrates scoring a goal. Report: Vlahovic also attracts Bayern Munich and Newcastle United Looking ahead to the 2026–27 season, Dušan Vlahović remains one of the most attractive players in Europe, as he would arrive as a free agent. Not only are Juventus and Chelsea pursuing him, but he also continues to attract interest from Bayern Munich and Newcastle United, reports Corriere dello Sport. With this in mind, the financial aspect becomes less of a crucial factor, while his role in the project and the club’s ambition become determining elements. Although Dušan would be a backup to Harry Kane at Bayern Munich, he could soon take over from the starting striker. While the Englishman is 32 years old, the Serbian is 26, giving him a chance to become a starter. However, he could be an undisputed starter at Newcastle United, with the Premier League serving as a major stage. Despite this, Chelsea’s potential offer could still be the most attractive, as Xabi Alonso offers an appealing project. With Luciano Spalletti as his main supporter at Juventus, Dušan Vlahović may not completely rule out a contract renewal. Offered a deal until 2028 with a salary of €6 million per season, the Serbian has decided to reject it, pushing for a higher income. However, the Vecchia Signora reportedly remain hopeful of renewing the Serbian striker’s contract and making him their undisputed starter for the 2026–27 season.
Cristiano Ronaldo added another trophy to his collection after winning the Saudi Pro League title with Al Nassr. After a long wait, Cristiano Ronaldo finally celebrated his first official title with Al Nassr on Thursday. The club secured the Saudi Pro League trophy after defeating Damac, adding another achievement to the Portuguese forward’s legendary career. Success had been elusive for CR7 in Saudi Arabia, as he had failed to win an official title since arriving at the club in early 2023. His only previous triumph had been the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup, a tournament not officially recognized by FIFA. That gives special significance to Thursday’s achievement, since it not only represents his first trophy with Al Nassr, but also allows him to maintain an impressive record that very few players can claim: Ronaldo has won at least one title with every club he has played for. Cristiano Ronaldo’s first title came with Sporting CP Cristiano Ronaldo’s career began with the success that would define the following years. In the only season he played with Sporting CP, he won his first professional trophy by defeating Leixoes in the 2002 Supertaca Candido de Oliveira, the annual competition contested by the winners of Portugal’s top league and domestic cup. Ronaldo won his first Champions League title with Manchester United in 2008. Ronaldo’s titles with Manchester United The major breakthrough in CR7’s career came in 2003, when he left Sporting CP to join one of Europe’s biggest clubs: Manchester United. There, under coach Sir Alex Ferguson, the forward developed into the best player in the world, a status cemented by his 2008 Ballon d’Or win. Between 2003 and 2009, Cristiano won 10 trophies with the Red Devils. The most important was the 2007-08 UEFA Champions League title, alongside Premier League crowns in 2007, 2008, and 2009, the 2004 FA Cup, the 2006 and 2009 EFL Cups, the 2007 and 2008 Community Shields, and the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup. Ronaldo shines with Real Madrid After starring in England, Cristiano Ronaldo was signed by Real Madrid in the summer of 2009 in a move that helped define an era of soccer through his battles with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi for global supremacy. With Los Blancos, CR7 scored 450 goals between 2009 and 2018, becoming the club’s all-time leading scorer while helping the team win 16 trophies. The most important were the four Champions League titles captured in 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Those victories also led to additional honors, including the FIFA Club World Cups in 2014, 2016, and 2017, as well as the UEFA Super Cups in those same years. Domestically, Real Madrid enjoyed less success because Barcelona dominated many of the trophies during that era. Even so, the club still won two La Liga titles (2012 and 2017), two Copa del Rey trophies (2011 and 2014), and two Spanish Super Cups (2012 and 2017). Cristiano Ronaldo’s titles with Juventus In 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid parted ways, leading to his move to Juventus. There, the forward won the Serie A titles in 2019 and 2020, along with the 2018 and 2020 Supercoppa Italiana and the 2021 Coppa Italia. Cristiano Ronaldo ends title drought with Al Nassr After an unsuccessful return to Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo made the surprising decision in December 2022 to leave Europe for the first time in his career and join Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr. From that moment, he began a three-and-a-half-year wait for his first official trophy with the club: the Saudi Pro League title won on Thursday. Portugal reaches glory with Ronaldo In addition to his club success, Cristiano Ronaldo has also captured major honors with the Portugal national team. Before CR7’s international debut, Portugal had never won an official trophy. That drought ended with the UEFA Euro 2016 title, followed by the UEFA Nations League triumphs in 2019 and 2025. All Cristiano Ronaldo trophies Sporting CP (1) • 2002 Supertaca Candido de Oliveira Manchester United (10) • FA C
River Plate receive RB Bragantino on Matchday 5 of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana group stage. Viewers in the United States can watch the matchup live—here’s all the essential information on kickoff time and broadcast or streaming options. Here are all of the details of where you can watch River Plate vs RB Bragantino on US television and via legal streaming: WHO River Plate vs RB Bragantino WHAT Copa Sudamericana WHEN 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT • Wednesday, May 20, 2026 WHERE Fubo, Fanatiz, beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS Connect FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Match Overview Everything is on the line in Group H as River Plate shift their full attention to the Copa Sudamericana following their run to the domestic league final. River sit in prime position to lock up the top spot in the group, and a victory here would officially secure first place and a direct path to the knockout stage. Standing in their way, however, are RB Bragantino, a team fully aware of the stakes heading into this pivotal clash. Bragantino can close the gap to just one point with a win, setting up a dramatic final matchday battle for first place and keeping the pressure squarely on River. More details on how to watch With Fubo, you can watch River Plate vs RB Bragantino and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast. Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC, CNBC, USA, FOX, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Universo, Telemundo and Galavision. Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more. The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One. If you’re planning to follow more games on this platform, you can check out the full Fubo soccer schedule to stay up to date with upcoming matches available via the service. How to watch anywhere with VPN If you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer. Free resources available to you Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming. To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
Santos FC host RB Bragantino in Matchday 15 of the 2026 Brasileirao. Fans in the USA can follow all the action with complete kickoff times and broadcast details for TV and streaming coverage. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Santos vs RB Bragantino on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Santos vs RB Bragantino WHAT Brasileirão WHEN 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT • Sunday, May 10, 2026 WHERE Fanatiz and Premiere STREAM WATCH NOW Match Overview Pressure is mounting on Santos as the Brazilian side continues to hover dangerously close to the relegation zone entering this crucial matchup. Led by Neymar Jr., Santos sit on 15 points — level with Corinthians but narrowly ahead on goal difference — making every result increasingly critical as the season progresses. Standing in their way is a confident RB Bragantino squad that has climbed to 20 points and remains firmly in the hunt for a coveted Copa Libertadores berth, adding even more intensity to a matchup with major implications at both ends of the table. More details about watching the game on Fanatiz With Fanatiz, you can watch Santos vs RB Bragantino and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast. In addition, standard Fanatiz plans include access to beIN SPORTS – the network with the rights to Ligue 1, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, the Turkish SüperLig, African club and international competitions, and more. It also has GolTV, the hard-to-find channel that airs the Portuguese Primeira Liga, Ecuadorian Serie A, Peruvian Liga 1, and Uruguayan Primera. The service also has Spanish language coverage of the Argentine Primera and Brasileirão leagues, as well as Colombian and Honduran leagues. The Fanatiz app is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. How to watch anywhere with VPN If you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer. Useful links Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming. To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
RB Bragantino will host River Plate in Matchday 3 of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana 2026 group stage. Fans in the United States can watch all the action live—here’s everything you need to know about kickoff time and broadcast or streaming details. Here are all of the details of where you can watch RB Bragantino vs River Plate on US television and via legal streaming: WHO RB Bragantino vs River Plate WHAT Copa Libertadores WHEN 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT • Thursday, April 30, 2026 WHERE Fubo, Fanatiz, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español and beIN SPORTS Connect FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Match Overview After recovering from an early setback, RB Bragantino arrive with momentum following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Blooming, a response to their narrow 1-0 defeat against Carabobo. Meanwhile, River Plate have quietly put together a solid start, grinding out a 1-0 win over Carabobo after settling for a 1-1 draw in their opener against Blooming. With first place in the group potentially on the line, both sides enter this matchup knowing a statement result could shift the balance of power, setting the stage for a fast-paced, high-stakes contest you won’t want to miss. More details on how to watch With Fubo, you can watch RB Bragantino vs River Plate and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast. Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC, CNBC, USA, FOX, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Universo, Telemundo and Galavision. Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more. The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One. If you’re planning to follow more games on this platform, you can check out the full Fubo soccer schedule to stay up to date with upcoming matches available via the service. How to watch anywhere with VPN If you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer. Free resources available to you Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming. To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).
